Definitions for scalpel

scalpel scal·pel

Spelling: [skal-puh l]
IPA: /ˈskæl pəl/

Scalpel is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 192 anagrams from letters in scalpel (acellps).

Definitions for scalpel

noun

  1. a small, light, usually straight knife used in surgical and anatomical operations and dissections.

Origin of scalpel

1735-45; Latin scalpellum, diminutive of scalprum tool for scraping or paring (derivative of scalpere to scratch); for formation see castellum

Examples for scalpel

"You give the scalpel to the doctors for a reason," said O'Mara.

Lift edges of the skin and peel from flesh with a sharp knife or scalpel.

Fiscal policy is more precise, less a meat cleaver than a scalpel.

"Wait," said Sanchez, lifting the scalpel and tilting his head.

Fred, my son, bend over him with those bandages and that scalpel.

Even if we had Sainte-Beuve's scalpel, we could not surprise the secret.

Using a scalpel, Rowe cuts out portions of the illustration and then stands them up.

Behold, Vitangela, how the scalpel hews that form so loved by thee!

The defense cuts would go through the orderly legislative process of putting together a budget, “using a scalpel and not an ax.”

So we need more pressure on AQAP, but with a scalpel, not a chain saw.

Word Value for scalpel
Scrable

11

Words with friends

15

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